The fifth season of the hit Netflix series Drive to Survive has now been released, with fans finally being given access to behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2022 season. While the show has been a hit amongst fans all over the world, growing the global F1 audience in the process, many drivers have developed concerns about
MoreDuring his time in Formula 1, Esteban Ocon has had multiple close shaves with his teammates, sometimes even colliding with them. While driving for Force India earlier in his career, Ocon’s relationship with his teammate Sergio Perez completely broke down, with crashes involving the pair becoming a common sight on race weekends. The Frenchman’s time
MoreAlpine driver Esteban Ocon has shared his initial thoughts on Aston Martin ahead of the forthcoming 2023 season, with the Frenchman wondering if the British side are being seen as having a “very fast car” due to the “Fernando effect”. Ocon’s former team-mate Fernando Alonso left Alpine at the end of last season to replace
MoreAlpine duo Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have opened up on the start of their new partnership together, following speculation ahead of the new season that the pair don’t get on. Neither driver has hidden over the years that they’ve had their issues, with something believed to have happened during their junior career. They had
MoreWhen the Contract Recognition Board ruled that Alpine Academy driver Oscar Piastri was free to join McLaren for 2023, many wondered who Alpine would be able bring in to replace the Aston Martin-bound Fernando Alonso. Impressively, the team managed to acquire the services of Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri, a target who looked previously unattainable due
MoreWhilst Alpine aren’t launching their 2023 challenger (the A523) until February 16, the Enstone-based outfit have given fans a “snippet” of what to possibly expect, with there being a noticeable similarity to a 2022 design. Alpine released a video onto social media showing their new car’s sidepods and cockpit, with it looking incredibly similar to
MoreThe 2022 season was one of promise for Alpine, as the team finished as the best of the rest under the new regulations and quickly understood F1’s new era. The reliability of their car was a major problem for the team, with Fernando Alonso being forced to retire from a shocking six races over the
MoreThe future looks exciting for Alpine, as the team’s new driver pairing of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly has the perfect blend of experience and potential. Both drivers have won a race already in their careers, meaning that have got that hunger for success in F1, having tasted glory once before. The pair have had
MoreThe Alpine brand has been growing and growing in recent years, with the success of the Formula 1 team, which entered the sport in 2021, playing a big part. The French car manufacturer are now looking to build on this success and expand their range of cars and the global reach of the company. The
MoreIn Formula 1, the only person who you can truly judge your ability against is your teammate, as you are racing against them in equal machinery. Driver pairings such as Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton have turned toxic in the past, as both drivers do everything they can to get the better of their teammate,
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